Grindr
Staff Data Scientist
Grindr, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.
As a Staff Data Scientist at Grindr, you will be working closely with product managers, product designers, and engineers to devise insightful metrics, design experiments, apply your statistical expertise to guide key decisions, and build visualizations. You will have the opportunity to work on models that are deployed to production and improve quality of life for our millions of users. You will also be an informal ambassador for the Data Science team to the rest of the organization, educating a diverse group on the many unintuitive aspects of data science.
You will be a member of the data organization at Grindr, which integrates data scientists, analysts, and engineers into a single cohesive and collaborative team. This is a rare opportunity to learn, teach, and have an outsized impact alongside some of the top minds in the field.
What's the job?
Extract actionable insights from broad, open-ended questionsDesign and evaluate experiments to measure the impact of product changesAnalyze data from across the product to uncover the root causes of metric movementsCommunicate results to cross-functional stakeholders to inform product decisionsDevelop tools to scale and automate analyses, improving productivity across the companyProvide mentorship and guidance to team members + identify and recommend best practicesApply an engineering mindset: minimize complexity while maximizing utility & maintainabilityBe part of building our future state, devising ML solutions to improve recommendations, detect spam, and better serve our usersWhat we'll love about you
BS or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience7+ years of industry data science experienceExperience effectively communicating & collaborating with non-technical stakeholdersA deep understanding of the "why" behind your work, not just the howStrong Python skills in data analysis using pandas and Jupyter NotebookExperience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries on large data setsA strong background in inferential statistics, especially in an experimentation setting (hypothesis testing, power analysis, experimental design)Experience with different data analytics and BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, or SnowflakeExperience in big data technologies like SparkWe'll Really Swoon If You Have
A machine learning background with an understanding of when ML is the right tool and the subtle science of creating models that function well in the real world would be a nice to haveYou have excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills with the ability to define and communicate the "big picture" to key stakeholders at various levels and technical understandingExperience with Amplitude would be nice-to-haveLocation: San Francisco Bay Area
What you'll love about us
Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.
About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we're building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer
To learn more about how we handle the personal data of applicants, visit our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy.
#LI-Hybrid
Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.
Bay Area Base Pay Range
$168,000-$198,000 USD
As a Staff Data Scientist at Grindr, you will be working closely with product managers, product designers, and engineers to devise insightful metrics, design experiments, apply your statistical expertise to guide key decisions, and build visualizations. You will have the opportunity to work on models that are deployed to production and improve quality of life for our millions of users. You will also be an informal ambassador for the Data Science team to the rest of the organization, educating a diverse group on the many unintuitive aspects of data science.
You will be a member of the data organization at Grindr, which integrates data scientists, analysts, and engineers into a single cohesive and collaborative team. This is a rare opportunity to learn, teach, and have an outsized impact alongside some of the top minds in the field.
What's the job?
Extract actionable insights from broad, open-ended questionsDesign and evaluate experiments to measure the impact of product changesAnalyze data from across the product to uncover the root causes of metric movementsCommunicate results to cross-functional stakeholders to inform product decisionsDevelop tools to scale and automate analyses, improving productivity across the companyProvide mentorship and guidance to team members + identify and recommend best practicesApply an engineering mindset: minimize complexity while maximizing utility & maintainabilityBe part of building our future state, devising ML solutions to improve recommendations, detect spam, and better serve our usersWhat we'll love about you
BS or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience7+ years of industry data science experienceExperience effectively communicating & collaborating with non-technical stakeholdersA deep understanding of the "why" behind your work, not just the howStrong Python skills in data analysis using pandas and Jupyter NotebookExperience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries on large data setsA strong background in inferential statistics, especially in an experimentation setting (hypothesis testing, power analysis, experimental design)Experience with different data analytics and BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, or SnowflakeExperience in big data technologies like SparkWe'll Really Swoon If You Have
A machine learning background with an understanding of when ML is the right tool and the subtle science of creating models that function well in the real world would be a nice to haveYou have excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills with the ability to define and communicate the "big picture" to key stakeholders at various levels and technical understandingExperience with Amplitude would be nice-to-haveLocation: San Francisco Bay Area
What you'll love about us
Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.
About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we're building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer
To learn more about how we handle the personal data of applicants, visit our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy.
#LI-Hybrid
Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.
Bay Area Base Pay Range
$168,000-$198,000 USD